ADVISING AND COUNSELING

A primary goal of Hennepin Technical College is to assist students in making maximum progress toward their educational, career, and personal goals. In order to assist students to be successful, the following services are provided:

Enrollment Advisors
Enrollment Advisors in the Enrollment Services office provide assistance to current and future students with academic planning, scheduling, post-test advising, and many other types of questions. They are available by appointment and on a walk-in basis to help students with the admissions, registration, and financial aid processes. Advisors help prospective students explore the programs offered by HTC and help current students stay on track with their academic plan.

Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors provide assistance in planning a program of study consistent with the students’educational and employment objectives. All students with a declared major are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor during Advising month, which is held each semester prior to registration.

Counselors
Professional counselors serve the college community by providing academic, career, and personal counseling to students in a confidential setting. Students can visit with counselors regarding a wide variety of concerns, including managing stress, developing career goals, creating academic plans, and understanding college policies. Counselors may refer students to the appropriate campus and/or community resources to best serve the needs of the student.

Students placed on academic probation or suspension are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor in order to develop a plan for success.